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23 FIRST AVENUE PLAYHOUSE 123 First Avenue, Atlantic Highlands (732) 291-7552 www.firstavenueplayhouse.org This charming, intimate dessert theatre features year-round entertainment for adults and children. Performances include musicals, dramas, and com- edies. Patrons sit at tables and have coffee and dessert and enjoy Broadway shows (Thurs. - Sun.). Call for reservations. May: Stocks and Blondes, various days and times June: The Importance of Being Earnest, various days and times GARDEN STATE PHILHARMONIC 1 College Drive, Toms River (732) 255-0460 www.gardenstatephilharmonic.org The Garden State Philharmonic (GSP), the orches- tra-in-residence at Ocean County College in Toms River, is dedicated to maintaining and operating a professional level symphony orchestra at the Jersey Shore and to giving concerts of cultural and edu- cational value in and for the community. Its core values center around performance, education, and accessibility; to preserve classical music through public presentation; to promote arts education by introducing children to the wonders of orchestral and choral music; to make such music accessible to all residents; and to contribute vital energy to regional economic development and cultural tourism. The GSP performs at The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College, The Strand Center For The Arts in Lakewood, Ocean County Library (at various branches), Stafford Township Arts Center in Manahawkin, and The Casino Ballroom at Georgian Court University in Lakewood. 6-4: GSP Youth Orchestra Season Celebration Concert (Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts, Ocean County College, Toms River), 3:00 PM 6-15: 14th Annual Choral Pops Dinner and Gift Auction, Fund and Friend-raiser (Atlantis Ballroom, Days Hotel, Route 37, Toms River), 6:00 PM HOUSE OF INDEPENDENTS 572 Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park (732) 977-5284; tickets: 866-777-8932 www.houseofindependents.com Asbury Park's House of Independents has become the arts district's premier live entertainment venue hosting an eclectic mix of theatre, dance, film, comedy, oddities, late night fare, and of course the music that has placed Asbury on the global radar. 5-26: Emo Night Brooklyn, doors open 9:00 PM 5-27: CSNSongs, doors open 7:00 PM 5-27: 90s by nature Dance Party: Memorial Day Weekend!, doors open 9:00 PM 6-9: PRB presents: Chuck Ragan, Joe Jack Talcum, and Jared Hart, doors open 8:00 PM 6-17: AP Celebrates Alanis Morissette featuring Remember Jones, doors open 7:00 PM 6-24: Boss Bitches Dance Party, doors open 9:00 PM 7-21: TUSK - The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute, doors open 7:00 PM 8-16: The Dead Daisies with special guest The Dives, doors open 7:00 PM 8-18: The Juliana Theory, doors open 7:00 PM LUMIA THEATRE New Jersey Repertory Company 179 Broadway, West Long Branch (732) 229-3166 www.njrep.org The New Jersey Repertory Company is dedicated to developing and producing new plays with diverse themes. It is also devoted to creating an atmosphere where classics can take on a fresh look and forgotten plays can find a home. 5-4 - 6-4: Romeo and Juliet, various days and times 6-29 - 7-30: Halftime with Don, various days and times 8-17 - 9-24: F Theory, various days and times NAVESINK LIBRARY THEATRE Corner of Sears and Monmouth Avenues, Middletown, (732) 291-9211 www.monmouthplayers.net Considered to be the oldest community theater in the area, The Monmouth Players were formed in 1953. This local community theater produces family friendly comedies and mysteries for three runs a year in February, April, and October. Its fourth run in December is billed as "Not Necessarily The Players" because it gives the actors a chance to expand by putting on some more controversial plays. 8-20 - 8-28: An Evening with Thornton Wilder, various days and times 9-17 - 10-2: Post Mortem, various days and times Continued on page 24 courtesy of Red Bank RiverCenter Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank.